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Lattice enthalpy and enthalpy of solution of NaCl are 788kJmol-1and  4kJmol -1, respectively. The hydration enthalpy of NaCl is:
 
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Options:
  • A -780kJmol-1
     
  • B 780kJmol-1
     
  • C -784kJmol-1
     
  • D 784kJmol-1
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The correct answer is: -784kJmol-1
 

Enthalpy of solution= Lattice enthalpy + enthalpy of hydration

4=788+ HhydrationHhydration=-784 KJ/mol

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